Wide Holster Rest

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the Wide Holster Rest is to provide a secure mounting location for a holster and revolver or large frame gun when the holster is not attached to a belt or clothing. The design and function allows the user to easily install and remove and relocate quickly to another location. The Wide Holster Rest was designed to be lightweight, strong and portable The Injection Mold process for manufacture will use a plastic composite material which gives it strength and flexibility.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/921/490, Filed Dec. 29, 2013.

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

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REFERENCE TO SEQUENTIAL LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

The most common method to use a gun holster for a revolver or large frame gun is to attach it to a belt or piece of clothing. When the holster is not attached to a belt or piece of clothing, the most common place to have the holster and revolver or large frame gun close by is to place it on the floor, desk, table or nightstand. The Wide Holster Rest enables the user to place a revolver or large frame gun into a holster which is mounted onto the Wide Holster Rest. The Wide Holster Rest is mounted vertically on a flat, non porous surface. The Wide Holster Rest provides a method to mount your holster and revolver or large frame gun securely within reach.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Wide Holster Rest is designed to hold a holster for a revolver or large frame gun in the proper vertical position, in which to secure a revolver or large frame gun, in a location other than on a belt or piece of clothing on your person as to have it within reach of the user. The Wide Holster Rest is vertically mounted to any flat, solid, non porous surface such as sealed wood, painted walls, laminates or steel by an adhesive strip. The Wide Holster Rest has a flat vertical mounting base with 2 horizontal arms that extend perpendicular from the mounting base. A holster for a revolver or large frame gun is placed within the Wide Holster Rest by sliding the holster's belt loop(s) or belt clip(s) onto the arms of the Wide Holster Rest. The Wide Holster Rest resolves the issue of having a revolver or large frame gun placed loosely on the floor, desk, table, or nightstand by having the revolver or large frame gun mounted securely in a holster that was made for the revolver or large frame gun.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1. Element 1 is an isometric view of the Wide Holster Rest, Element 2 is the top view of the Wide Holster Rest, Element 3 is the curved portion of the arms which secure the holster, Element 4 is the back view of the Wide Holster Rest, Element 5 is the side view of the Wide Holster Rest, Element 6 is the mounting base of the Wide Holster Rest

FIG. 2 Solid Model Top View of Wide Holster Rest

FIG. 3 Solid Model Side View of Wide Holster Rest

FIG. 4 Solid Model End View of Wide Holster Rest

FIG. 5 Solid Model Isometric View of Wide Holster Rest

FIG. 6 Wide Holster Rest Mounted with Holster and large frame gun inserted whereas Element 1 is a wall, Element 2 is a large frame gun , Element 3 is a holster and Element 4 is the Wide Holster Rest

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND BEST MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION

The Wide Holster Rest is made from a plastic composite material. It is formed in a single cavity Injection mold tool by means of the Injection Molding process. The disclosed elements and features of the Wide Holster Rest function in such a manner as to enable additional uses of a holster for revolvers or large frame guns that has not been found in prior art. The Wide Holster Rest's construction of a plastic composite material provides a flexible, strong and secure placement of a holster and a revolver or large frame gun when not attached to a belt or clothing. The arms of the Wide Holster Rest provide surface tension between it, and a holster while also providing the support required for the belt loop(s) or belt clip(s). The Wide Holster Rest offers multiple opportunities for mounting locations for the various requirements of the user. The Wide Holster Rest can be used with many holsters and was designed for use with revolvers and large frame guns.

To mount the Wide Holster Rest, locate a flat, solid and non-porous surface. The Wide Holster Rest is to be mounted in a vertical position so when the holster is in position within the Wide Holster Rest, the gun barrel is pointed downward FIG. 6. Clean the mounting base of the Wide Holster Rest, FIG. 1, Element 6, and the solid non porous surface, FIG. 6, Element 1, with Isopropyl Alcohol. Let both areas dry. Take the adhesive strip that is included, in your hand and orientate so the rounded portion is at the bottom. Remove the paper cover on the adhesive strip and position the exposed adhesive strip on the Wide Holster Rest by centering on the mounting base, 1″ below the top of the Wide Holster Rest. The rounded portion of the adhesive strip will extend 9/16″ below the bottom of the Wide Holster Rest Base. Apply hand pressure to the adhesive strip to insure adhesion of the adhesive strip to the mounting surface of the Wide Holster Rest. Remove the remaining paper cover on the adhesive strip to expose the adhesive strip. Secure the Wide Holster Rest to the proper mounting surface by placing the Wide Holster Rest in the desired location and apply hand pressure to the inside surface of the mounting base on the Wide Holster Rest. Do not apply pressure by pressing on the arms that extend from the Wide Holster Rest. The Wide Holster Rest is now mounted.

To place a holster in the Wide Holster Rest take a holster for a revolver or large frame gun in the vertical position and place the belt loop(s) or belt clip(s) of the holster onto the arm(s) of the Wide Holster Rest. Continue to slide the holster forward; the arm(s) will pass through the belt loop(s) or belt clip(s). Slide the holster forward until fully engaged in the Wide Holster Rest. The holster is now ready to use.

To remove the holster from the Wide Holster Rest, remove the revolver or large frame gun from holster. Slide the holster straight back out of Wide Holster Rest to disengage from the arms securing the holster.

To remove the Wide Holster Rest from the mounting surface, remove the revolver or large frame gun from the holster, then remove the holster from the Wide Holster Rest. Locate the round tab at the bottom of the adhesive strip that secures the Wide Holster Rest to the mounting surface.

While holding the Wide Holster Rest at the sides grasp the round tab of the adhesive strip and pull straight down. Continue stretching the adhesive strip tab in a downward direction 8″-15″until the adhesive strip releases the Wide Holster Rest from the mounting location. The Wide Holster Rest is now removed from the mounting surface. The Wide Holster Rest can now be relocated to another location. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A Wide Holster Rest, comprising: a holster rest body which includes a vertical mounting base and two horizontal arms for inserting the belt loops of a holster which holds a revolver or large frame gun. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 1, wherein each arm having an inner surface facing the holster which firmly holds the holster in place. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 2, wherein the arms of the Wide Holster Rest are curved inward at the outer end to grip the holster and create a resistance to hold in place. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 1, wherein the Wide Holster Rest vertical mounting base having an adhesive strip in place is used to mount to a solid, flat non porous surface. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 4, wherein the adhesive strip is first applied to the Wide Holster Rest vertical mounting base then the Wide Holster Rest is mounted to the location desired. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 5, wherein the adhesive strip can be released to remove the Wide Holster Rest from the mounting location. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 6, wherein the Wide Holster Rest can be relocated to another location using a new adhesive strip. A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 1, wherein the body is adapted to accommodate holsters for revolvers and large frame guns in which the gun has a width dimension greater than 1″A Wide Holster Rest according to claim 1, wherein the body of the Wide Holster Rest is a plastic molded part formed by injection mold process. 